NOVA

tv show

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1003 total episodes

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52 seasons

First Aired March 03, 1974

Overview

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird Navigation

Season 1 - Episode 8 - 1h 55m

Air Date

April 21, 1974

Overview

Birds migrate in search of perpetual summer, sometimes traveling as much as 20,000 miles every year. NOVA uses radar to track and identify migrating birds that travel at night, focusing on how they coose routes tat avoid bad weather and make the best of prevailing winds—information that can aid meteorologists.